Dublin summits: What are the European meetings and how will they affect the city?

Around 50 European leaders will gather in Dublin, with major security measures and transport restrictions affecting the capital

Members of the Garda Armed Support Unit outside the National Gallery in Dublin as more than 50 world leaders will visit Dublin for the European Political Community (EPC) summit on Thursday, followed by an informal meeting of the EU Council on Friday. Photo: Niall Carson/Press Association

Dublin is set to become the centre of European politics for a couple of days as Ireland hosts two major international summits.

While the public at large may not hang on every word uttered at the meetings, residents of the capital are set for major disruptions.